Nuestra Vision Continues to Expand Premium Programming With Addition of Mexican Male Soccer League Tournament Following One Year on Air Celebration

April 8, 2019

MIAMI, April 8, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Nuestra Vision, continues to increase its offering and diversity of premium and excellent content. Since January, the network has featured the Mexican Soccer League Tournament providing exclusive access to the Futbol de Ascenso del Torneo de Clausura 2019. As well as the most important Mexican films of all eras, together with a blend of Newscasts, Sportscasts, and children programming, directly from Mexico.

“One of the most important things about this excellent addition to our channel is that it continues to give vision about our seriousness and commitment to the network to continue adding premium content, investing, and growing to become a staple within our target audience,” said Victor Herrera, CEO of Nuestra Vision.

Nuestra Vision, who specializes in offering Mexican programming to Mexican, Mexican-American and Hispanic audiences living in the U.S., also recently celebrated its first-year broadcasting anniversary and will be present at NAB Show in Las Vegas, on April 7 – 10, 2019.

NAB Show brings together the entire digital ecosystem and is represented by professionals within the fields of television, cable, broadcasting, streaming, advertising, technology, communications, and many more, who will converge in Las Vegas for six days to further their careers, gain knowledge, experience cutting-edge training, get hands-on with the latest technology, and connect with industry trailblazers advancing the art, science and business of content.

About Nuestra Vision: Nuestra Vision debuted on November 2017. It is a part of América Móvil, a Forbes Global 2000 Mexican Telecommunications Corporation. Nuestra Vision, which translates to “Our Vision,” shows original programming featuring Movies, News provided by UNO TV and Sports News provided by Claro Sports, as well as Live Sporting events which will be broadcasted directly from Mexico. To learn more about Nuestra Vision and its offerings, visit https://NuestraVision.tv/.

It’s no secret that Hispanic Americans make up one of the largest, fastest growing demographics in the U.S. market. Now, as a television station representative, you have a new, highly personalized way to reach this sought-after audience. Become a Nuestra Vision affiliate, and gain access to thousands of titles and unique programming for Mexicans, Mexican-Americans and Hispanics living in your DMA. Contact Nuestra Vision today to learn more at [email protected].

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Match.com, Southwest Airlines & ULTA Among Brands Sharing Culture-Driven Best Practices At CMC Annual Summit

April 8, 2019

AHAA: The Voice of Hispanic Marketing is rebranding as Culture Marketing Council: The Voice of Hispanic Marketing, which will continue to elevate the quality and effectiveness of U.S. marketing by harnessing the power of cultural expertise and impact to drive business results.

FAIRFAX, Va., April 8, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Advanced Auto Parts, Google, Match.com, Pollo Campero, Southwest Airlines and ULTA are among the brands to share their culture-driven best practices that are innovating and inspiring the marketing world at the CMC Annual Summit taking place June 10-12 at the Statler Hotel in Dallas. The summit, which brings together the best strategic and creative minds in the multicultural marketing industry, will focus on the theme Culture-Driven Marketing with thought-provoking content to arm a new generation of culture creators with proven strategies to make an impact in today’s complex marketplace.

“The CMC Annual Summit is the only conference for multicultural marketing experts created by multicultural marketing experts,” said CMC Chair Isaac Mizrahi, co-president/COO of Alma. “This year, we are curating cutting-edge content delivered by different speakers and representing diverse perspectives to drive more conversations.”

Shelley Haus, SVP of brand marketing for ULTA, will kick off the summit with the opening keynote on June 11 at 9am CT where she will discuss how the brand incorporated culture-driven strategies focusing on the diversity in beauty to not only grow its membership base but also gain market share in the beauty category.
Cecelia Wogan-Silva, director of creative agency development at Google, will cover how brand growth strategies are evolving in a world of shifting attention spans and demand for authenticity. Summit attendees will learn how technology and creative connect purpose-driven brands with audiences in all industries.
Julie Estacolchic, director of brand marketing & affinity for Match.com, will share how the Match Group has taken segmentation hyper segmentation to the core of their business growth and leveraged authentic cultural opportunities to boost their results.
Moderated by Audrey Ponzio, CEO of APC Collective, dynamic panel featuring Wendy Blume, vice president of advertising for Advance Auto Parts, Federico Valiente, senior director of marketing for Pollo Campero, and Isaac Muñoz, director of insights at Southwest Airlines will discuss their recent culture marketing efforts and best practices for brands to adopt when entering this complex market.

Don’t miss the ultimate top-level, idea-driven multicultural conference, where brands, agencies, media companies and content creators have their voice and share the stage. The all-inclusive registration fee covers sessions, awards gala, meals and cocktail hours. Early bird registration is available through April 19: register here!

For more information, visit culturemarketingcouncil.org and follow the CMC on Facebook and Twitter at @cmchispanic using the conference hashtag #culturedriven.

About CMC: Founded in 1996 as the Association of Hispanic Advertising Agencies, the Culture Marketing Council: The Voice of Hispanic Marketing is the national trade organization of all marketing, communications and media firms with trusted Hispanic expertise.

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Sato Reigns Supreme at Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama

April 8, 2019

Takuma Sato led a 1-2-3 Honda Sweep of Sunday's Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama at Barber Motorsports Park.

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, April 7, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Takuma Sato dominated today’s Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama, with the Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing driver starting from the pole and leading 74 of 90 laps at Barber Motorsports Park to claim his fourth career IndyCar Series Victory. The win is the second for Honda in the opening three races of the 2019 NTT IndyCar Series championship, and vaults Sato to third in the drivers’ championship standings.

What started as a contest of strategy – with several teams electing to complete the race on just two pit stops versus the usual three – became a more straightforward race to the finish following a caution flag on Lap 60, when Max Chilton went off course at the pit entrance and made contact with the safety barrier.

But no matter the strategy, Sato was in command through most of the day after starting from the pole for the eighth time in his career. At 42, Sato is the second-oldest series regular competing in the 2019 season, and his win comes just two weeks after fellow Honda driver Colton Herta became the youngest winner in series history (aged 18), at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, TX.

Behind the leader, Sebastien Bourdais – the quickest of the two-stoppers – battled Scott Dixon for second, with the duel becoming particularly intense in the final 10 laps. At the checkers, it was Dixon finishing second at Barber for the sixth time in 10 races here, and moving up to second in the drivers’ title chase. Bourdais, meanwhile, completed a 1-2-3 sweep of the podium for Honda drivers and teams.

Running well in the closing laps, Alexander Rossi edged fellow Honda driver James Hinchcliffe for fifth at the checkers. Hinchcliffe’s Arrow Schmidt Peterson Motorsports teammate, Marcus Ericsson, claimed seventh just ahead of Rossi’s Andretti Autosport teammate, Ryan Hunter-Reay. Felix Rosenqvist rounded out the top 10 in his Chip Ganassi Racing Honda, giving the manufacturer eight of the top 10 finishing positions.

Next
The NTT IndyCar Series now heads directly to Southern California for next weekend’s Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach. The fourth round of the 17-race championship will be televised live on the NBC Sports Network, April 14, starting at 4 p.m. EDT.

Social media content and video links from this weekend’s Honda IndyCar Series action from the Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama are available on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/HondaRacingHPD) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/HondaRacing_HPD) channels. Produced by the Carolinas Production Group, YouTube video packages can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/HondaRacingHPDTV.

Quotes
Takuma Sato (Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing) Started first, finished first, fourth career Indy car win, first victory of 2019: “This is for the team, for their fantastic effort. Our car was superb, you know. I mean, red tire, black tire, I never had to worry about anything. So full credit to the team. It’s a great result. A really big ‘thank you’ to Bobby [Rahal] and Mike Lanigan to make this possible for me. And big ‘thank you’ to Graham Rahal. He found a very good setup and I installed it on my car as well. We were working so closely together. I mean today, either of us was going to be competitive. It was very unfortunate what happened to him [Rahal did not finish due to an electrical issue], but this is great for the team.”

Scott Dixon (Chip Ganassi Racing Honda) Started fourth, finished second: “We had a lot of tire degradation [speed falling off as tires wear during a run]. We started off where we could push really hard and be really quick and close the gap [to leader Takuma Sato], early on in the race. But the last 10 laps were just miserable. On that last run, I just tried to hold a steady gap to Sato, and from there, I have to thank the team. The PNC Bank guys were very strong in the pits and we jumped Sebastien [Bourdais] in the pits. He drove a hell of a race and went really far on that first stint. Bourdais was good on tire degradation. Another second [place finish at Barber], and now second in points. Hopefully, we can try and get a win here one day.”

Ted Klaus (President, Honda Performance Development) on today’s race win and podium sweep for Honda, his first race as president of HPD: “What was special this weekend, to my eyes, was just how difficult this series is – even for these pinnacle-level teams. Every race circuit offers its own challenges, but it’s encouraging to see the capabilities from all of our teams and drivers. It was a dominant weekend for our entire IndyCar Series program, after several challenging years here. It’s always extra sweet to win at a Honda-sponsored event, and I love how Honda Manufacturing of Alabama [a manufacturing facility located in nearby Lincoln, AL] has embraced this event. We’re proud to be the title sponsor of the Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama, and to support HMA’s efforts. All of us at Honda will go home with our heads held high tonight, but the celebration will be brief, as it will be time to do it all over again next weekend at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach.”

NTT IndyCar Series Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama
Circuit:                        Barber Motorsports Park (2.3-mile road course) Birmingham, Ala.
2018 Winner:              Josef Newgarden (Team Penske) 93.335 mph average [rain]
Weather:                     Partly cloudy, warm, 80 degrees F

Top-10 Race Results:
Fn.	St.	Driver	Team	Manufacturer	Laps	Notes
1.	1.	Takuma Sato	Rahal Letterman Lanigan	Honda	90	107.272 mph average
2.	4.	Scott Dixon	Chip Ganassi Racing	Honda	90	+2.3874
3.	5.	Sebastien Bourdais	DCR with Vasser-Sullivan	Honda	90
4.	16.	Josef Newgarden	Team Penske	Chevrolet	90
5.	8.	Alexander Rossi	Andretti Autosport	Honda	90
6.	5.	James Hinchcliffe	Arrow Schmidt Peterson	Honda	90
7.	20.	Marcus Ericsson-R	Arrow Schmidt Peterson	Honda	90
8.	11.	Ryan Hunter-Reay	Andretti Autosport	Honda	90
9.	14.	Simon Pagenaud	Team Penske	Chevrolet	90
10.	17.	Felix Rosenqvist-R	Chip Ganassi Racing	Honda	90

Other Honda Results
12.	23.	Zach Veach	Andretti Autosport	Honda	90	Running
13.	11.	Jack Harvey	Meyer Shank Racing	Honda	90	Running
14.	13.	Marco Andretti	Andretti Autosport	Honda	90	Running
15.	10.	Santino Ferrucci-R	Dale Coyne Racing	Honda	90	Running
23.	2.	Graham Rahal	Rahal Letterman Lanigan	Honda	55	Did not finish – electronics
24.	9.	Colton Herta-R	Harding Steinbrenner Rcg	Honda	31	Did not finish – fuel pressure

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(Español) La FDA advierte sobre los riesgos del uso de tiras reactivas caseras de segunda mano o tiras reactivas no autorizadas para la venta en los EE. UU., incluyendo aquellas para la glucosa y warfarina

April 8, 2019

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(Español) ALERTA DE LA CPSC: la CPSC y Fisher-Price alertan a los consumidores sobre el producto Fisher-Price Rock ‘N Play debido a reportes de muertes cuando bebés se voltean en el producto

April 8, 2019

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is an independent federal agency created by Congress in 1973 and charged with protecting the American public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from more than 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call the CPSC hotline at 1-800-638-2772, or visit http://www.saferproducts.gov. Further recall information is available at http://www.cpsc.gov.

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Get a Front Row Seat to the Change of Seasons in Real Time with ‘Nature: American Spring LIVE’

April 8, 2019

NEW YORK, April 8, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Spring is one of nature’s greatest performances – a time of rebirth, renewed energy and dramatic transformations. For three consecutive nights, Monday, April 29 – Wednesday, May 1 at 8:00 p.m. ET on PBS (check local listings) and Facebook, Nature: American Spring LIVE presents the change from winter to spring in real time from iconic locations across America.

Acclaimed news anchor Juju Chang will host the multi-platform event with on-camera experts, including biologist Thor Hanson and entomologist Phil Torres, showing springtime phenomena in ecosystems ranging from the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the Everglades, from inner-city parks to remote wilderness preserves. The series will include a mix of live and pre-taped footage highlighting some of the most pivotal events in nature’s calendar.

“Nature throws a party every year, and it’s called spring. It is the most active time in the natural world for plants and animals, from birth and rebirth to migrations to pollination,” said Nature executive producer Fred Kaufman. “In addition to witnessing incredible wonders, the goal of Nature: American Spring LIVE is to inspire people to go outside and get involved with science. Everyone can play a part in our natural world.”

A diverse group of researchers and citizen scientists will investigate how a wide range of organisms respond to the change of seasons. They will share their insights into the natural world, reveal new technologies that make their discoveries possible and encourage audiences to join the adventure of science.

Each episode is built around a central theme chosen to reveal how the new season triggers extraordinary biological change. Live locations include California’s Sequoia National Park and Point Reyes National Seashore; Gainesville, Florida, and the Everglades; the Eastern shore of Virginia; a sheep farm in Maine; a black bear den in rural Western Maryland; Mt. Lemmon, Arizona; and Texas’ Bracken Cave and Gulf Coast.

Episode 1: “Birth and Rebirth” premieres Monday, April 29 at 8:00 p.m. ET on PBS (check local listings) and facebook.com/PBSNature
Tracing the green wave that sweeps across the continent in spring, see how the rising temperatures and longer days spur plants to awaken and flower, and animals to seek out newly abundant resources for their new families. See bears emerge from hibernation in Maryland and witness the connection that nesting birds have with alligators in the Everglades. Go nest hunting in Arizona and learn how the California wildlands are being reborn after a year of devastating wildfires. Discover how animals have incorporated seasonal change into their life cycles and successful reproductive strategies – all demonstrated by the birth of a lamb in Maine.

Episode 2: “Migration” premieres Tuesday, April 30 at 8:00 p.m. ET on PBS (check local listings) and facebook.com/PBSNature
Breeding and the greening of the landscape are tied to another major spectacle of spring: the mass movements of animals as they take advantage of spring’s bounty. Meet the scientists who track the journeys of animals such as butterflies, birds, bison and bats over vast distances, from winter refuge to spring nesting grounds. As they attempt to uncover the precise triggers and timing of migration and its impact on other animal species, the scientists grapple with how these patterns and behaviors may shift due to climate change.

Episode 3: “Connections” premieres Wednesday, May 1 at 8:00 p.m. ET on PBS (check local listings) and facebook.com/PBSNature
Nature’s perfect partnerships, precisely synchronized, have evolved over thousands of years. Learn how plants and animals depend on each other to survive. See first-hand how climate change can break those connections, altering the timing of weather and plant growth, and disrupting the delicate relationships between plants and pollinators such as moths, bees and butterflies. Watch a family of wolf cubs explore their den in Minnesota’s Voyageurs National Park and learn about their vital connection with the park’s ecosystem. Plus, see how bobcats at Point Reyes National Seashore hunt for mice and other small prey.

To encourage audience participation during the live event and beyond, Nature: American Spring LIVE is highlighting projects that rely on everyday citizens to provide data and observations. These citizen science partnerships include the Bird Cams Lab and Celebrate Urban Birds projects (Cornell Lab of Ornithology), The Great Sunflower Project (San Francisco State University), The Monarch Larva Monitoring Project (University of Minnesota Monarch Lab), Track-a-Lilac with Nature’s Notebook (USA National Phenology Network), SciStarter (Arizona State University), Next Avenue (Twin Cities PBS), and the National Park Service.

WNET Community Engagement will work with PBS stations in communities across the country in partnership with local science and community-based organizations to encourage diverse audiences to participate in citizen science through a series of training workshops, family events and more.

A robust collection of classroom resources produced by WNET Kids’ Media and Education will be hosted on PBS LearningMedia with activities to help teachers get students involved in hands-on science research. Additionally, WNET’s Emmy Award-winning series Cyberchase will focus on citizen science in a new primetime special, Space Waste Odyssey, premiering Friday, April 19 at 7 p.m. on the PBS KIDS 24/7 channel and live stream.

Nature: American Spring LIVE is the finale of Nature‘s 37^th season on PBS. The series has won more than 700 honors from the television industry, the international wildlife film communities and environmental organizations, including 18 Emmys and three Peabody Awards.

Nature is a production of THIRTEEN PRODUCTIONS LLC for WNET and PBS. For Nature, Fred Kaufman is Executive Producer, Bill Murphy is Series Producer and Janet Hess is Series Editor. American Spring LIVE is a production of Berman Productions, Inc. and THIRTEEN PRODUCTIONS LLC for WNET. Al Berman is Executive Producer and Ann Johnson Prum is Senior Producer.

Major support for Nature: American Spring LIVE was provided by the National Science Foundation and Anne Ray Foundation.

Additional financial support was provided by the Arnhold Family in memory of Henry and Clarisse Arnhold, Sue and Edgar Wachenheim III, the Kate W. Cassidy Foundation, the Lillian Goldman Charitable Trust, Kathy Chiao and Ken Hao, the Anderson Family Fund, the Filomen M. D’Agostino Foundation, Rosalind P. Walter, the Halmi Family in memory of Robert Halmi, Sr., Sandra Atlas Bass, Doris R. and Robert J. Thomas, Charles Rosenblum, by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and by the nation’s public television stations.

Websites: pbs.org/americanspringlive, facebook.com/PBSNature, @PBSNature, instagram.com/pbsnature, youtube.com/naturepbs, #AmericanSpringLivePBS

About WNET
WNET is America’s flagship PBS station: parent company of New York’s THIRTEEN and WLIW21 and operator of NJTV, the statewide public media network in New Jersey. Through its new ALL ARTS multi-platform initiative, its broadcast channels, three cable services (THIRTEEN PBSKids, Create and World) and online streaming sites, WNET brings quality arts, education and public affairs programming to more than five million viewers each month. WNET produces and presents a wide range of acclaimed PBS series, including Nature, Great Performances, American Masters, PBS NewsHour Weekend, and the nightly interview program Amanpour and Company. In addition, WNET produces numerous documentaries, children’s programs, and local news and cultural offerings, as well as multi-platform initiatives addressing poverty and climate. Through THIRTEEN Passport and WLIW Passport, station members can stream new and archival THIRTEEN, WLIW and PBS programming anytime, anywhere.

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Doc Popcorn Scoops Up Dippin’ Dots to Create Co-Branded Store in Outlets Canovanas

April 8, 2019

Dippin' Dots, the original beaded ice cream, founded in 1988.

CANOVANAS, Puerto Rico, April 8, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — A well-known stop for fresh-popped, kettle-cooked popcorn is adding flash-frozen ice cream to its menu in Outlets Canovanas. The local Doc Popcorn business has turned into a co-branded location that now serves Dippin’ Dots and will celebrate with a grand opening event April 13 from 1-3 p.m. The business is located at 18400 Autopista Roberto Sanchez Vilella, and guests who attend will get a free small serving of Dippin’ Dots and Doc Popcorn. Throughout the day, guests can participate in face painting and register for a chance to win free Doc Popcorn and Dippin’ Dots for an entire year.

By combining two leading snack and treat brands in one space, the dual-concept store gives shoppers the opportunity to satisfy both sweet and savory snack cravings. The new co-branded franchise location is the third Dippin Dots/Doc Popcorn store in Puerto Rico, all owned and operated by local entrepreneurs Angel Diaz and Jorge Marcano. After 20 years of managing construction together, the duo decided to bring the popcorn concept to Puerto Rico and has since tacked on ice cream to all three.

“We couldn’t believe how long lines were to buy Doc Popcorn when we visited the continental U.S., and we’re thrilled to add Dippin’ Dots to our third store, sweetening all of Puerto Rico’s locations,” said Diaz. “We know shoppers will enjoy the treats we have year-round at this location.”

In addition to the new Outlets Canovanas store, there are more than 20 other Dippin’ Dots and Doc Popcorn co-branded locations around the world, with more opportunities in the pipeline.

About Dippin’ Dots
Dippin’ Dots has produced and distributed its flash frozen tiny beads of ice cream, yogurt, sherbet and flavored ice products since 1988. For more information, including franchise opportunities, please visit www.dippindots.com.

About Doc Popcorn
Using whole grain kernels, proprietary flavor blends and other high-quality ingredients, Doc Popcorn handcrafts a wide variety of fresh-popped specialty flavors of popcorn free of trans fat, MSG, artificial colors and preservatives. Doc Popcorn started franchising in 2009 and has been consistently recognized as one of the top food franchises in the country by Entrepreneur‘s Franchise 500. For more information and to inquire about franchise opportunities, please visit www.docpopcorn.com.

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On Mother’s Day, Curacao Reminds all of us to Honor Both of our Mothers

April 8, 2019

LOS ANGELES, April 8, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Curacao ––the largest Hispanic-centric retailer on the West Coast serving diverse communities in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Phoenix, and Tucson, are announcing a partnership for Mother’s Day with reforestation nonprofit One Tree Planted.

To honor and show gratitude for Mother Earth and all mothers across California and Arizona, Curacao is donating up to 10,000 trees in both California and Arizona from Earth Day to Mother’s Day as part of the Curacao “One Purchase, One Tree” event. And we do not want you to miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to save the environment while saving money!

Founded in 2014, One Tree Planted is a nonprofit organization that plants trees on 4 continents around the world for environmental and social impact. And through this unique alliance with them, not only does Curacao continue to be at the forefront of the retail industry in the U.S., but it also shows its continued commitment to support the communities it serves as well as its heartfelt concern for the environment and the urgent need to redouble efforts to reforest our planet.

This is why from April 22^nd (Earth Day) to May 12^th (Mother’s Day), Curacao will be reforesting two states at once and one-gift-at-a-time by planting a tree for each purchase made by customers at multiple stores during these dates.

In an event that will enjoy widespread media coverage across TV, radio, digital and print, our ultimate goal is to gift Mother Earth 10,000 trees.

“At Curacao, we are always looking for new ways to expand our mission and generate a larger impact in the world around us. And in times of deep concern for our planet’s future, there is nothing better than nurturing and honoring all mothers on special occasions like Earth Day and Mother’s Day,” said Ariela Nerubay, Curacao’s CMO. “We want to celebrate all mothers while keeping the Earth green, and we want customers to help us achieve this much needed ambitious goal.”

The Curacao’s “One Purchase, One Tree” Event is one of the multiple annual initiatives, social and charity programs created by the Curacao Foundation —a nonprofit organization founded in 2002 by retailer Curacao–, to support the Hispanic community throughout the year and enhance the quality of life of our Latino customers across Southern California.

About Curacao:

Curacao is an Omni channel retailer and lender dedicated to extending credit options to hardworking, low-to-moderate income individuals in need of quality home and tech products, travel, export and money transfer services at low monthly payments. With Curacao’s Price and Interest Beat Guarantees, customers’ purchases are price protected for up to 15 days after purchase and interest rates guaranteed at the lowest qualifying rate*. A percentage of every purchase made at Curacao supports the advancement of local communities through the Curacao Foundation. Curacao serves customers online, over the phone, and in-person in English and Spanish in Arizona, California and Nevada. For more information, visit https://icuracao.com, *https://icuracao.com/beat and https://icuracao.com/fundacion

The Curacao Foundation was established in 2001. It is a private foundation dedicated to building a future in which communities are financially strong, socially empowered, respected and included. The Curacao Foundation supports a broad range of community partner organizations through general operation and program grants. Much of the grant making focus of the Foundation is on organizations and institutions within a 10-mile radius surrounding each Curacao retail location and in organizations focusing on health/well-being, education and immigration. For more information: https://icuracao.com/foundation

About One Tree Planted:

One Tree Planted is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Shelburne, Vermont that’s focused on global reforestation, and raising awareness and engagement around the importance of trees. Established in 2014, One Tree Planted works with a vast network of global on-the-ground project partners to plant trees for forest fire recovery, biodiversity, watershed health, and social impact. Having planted over 1 million trees in 2018, One Tree Planted is on track to far exceed that this year with the help of incredible business partners focused on sustainability.

Media Contacts:
Inma Carbajal-Fogel
MPRM Communications
[email protected]
323-272-3119

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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Sanitas USA to Open Medical Centers in Dallas and Houston

April 8, 2019

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas logo.

RICHARDSON, Texas, April 8, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) today announced it is partnering with Sanitas USA to open 10 advanced primary care medical centers in Dallas and Houston. The medical centers will deliver primary care, urgent care, lab and diagnostic imaging services, care coordination, and wellness and disease management programs – all under one roof. The medical centers will be open for appointments beginning Jan. 1, 2020.

The partnership is designed to make flexible and affordable health care options more accessible for members and their families. It will create a new, value-based care delivery model that takes an integrated, holistic approach to patients’ health. The focus is to increase the availability of primary care services to diverse communities to address the gaps and fragmentation in care that create barriers to good health.

“Our partnership with Sanitas is another example of collaborating with health care providers to deliver the best possible care and support to our members,” said Dan McCoy, M.D., president of BCBSTX. “We believe that this partnership will advance primary care services and is an effective approach to providing quality health care outcomes, improving member engagement and experience, and lowering costs for our members, including populations that may have difficulty accessing care.”

Some locations will be open 365 days a year, and every location will have extended weekday and weekend hours. Members can access care when it’s convenient for them or when they need it most urgently.

“We are excited to begin our journey with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and look forward to working closely together to bring more value to their members and communities,” said Joseba Grajales, president of Keralty Group, the parent company of Sanitas USA. “Our approach to care is centered on our patients and their families, giving them more time with the doctor and the convenience of a one-stop medical center for their everyday health care needs. Our expansion to Texas will continue to build on our success in Florida, New Jersey and Connecticut, serving more than 200,000 patients in diverse communities.”

The first 10 medical centers that will be opened through this new partnership will be located throughout Harris and Dallas counties: Bellaire, Katy, Northwest Houston, Southeast Houston, Spring and West Houston in Harris County; and Irving, Las Colinas, Mesquite and Richardson in Dallas County. Construction will begin in spring 2019.

The medical centers will service Blue Cross and Blue Shield card holders and accept self-pay patients and seniors with traditional Medicare coverage.

About Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) – the only statewide, customer-owned health insurer in Texas – is the largest provider of health benefits in the state, working with nearly 80,000 physicians and healthcare practitioners, and 500 hospitals to serve more than 5 million members in all 254 counties.

BCBSTX is a Division of Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC) (which operates Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans in Texas, Illinois, Montana, Oklahoma and New Mexico), the country’s largest customer- owned health insurer, and fourth largest health insurer overall. Health Care Service Corporation is a Mutual Legal Reserve Company and an Independent Licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.

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About Sanitas USA

Sanitas USA is a subsidiary of Keralty, a leading multinational health organization serving more than 4 million people with presence in Spain, United States, Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, Peru, Brazil, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Sanitas also includes educational and socially-focused organizations that complement its world of health mission. In the United States, Sanitas has 29 medical centers in Florida, Connecticut and New Jersey in close collaboration with local leading health insurance organizations. Sanitas brings a unique integrated care model that improves access to quality and culturally relevant primary and urgent care while reducing the total cost of care. For more information, visit mysanitas.com.

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Come Celebrate Easter At El Torito Offering A Special Champagne Holiday Brunch

April 8, 2019

CYPRESS, California, April 8, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — XPERIENCE Restaurant Group, XRG, the largest operator of full-service Mexican restaurants in the nation, is today announcing that one of its most popular restaurants, El Torito, will offer a special Champagne Easter Brunch on Sunday, April 21, 2019, from 8am – 2pm.

This special 6-hour long brunch offering will feature a Ham and Tri-Tip Carving Station, Made-To-Order Omelettes, Waffle Station, Taco Bar, Hot Specialty Items, Seafood Station, Traditional Soups, Salads, Fresh Fruit, Desserts, Bottomless Mimosas and More!

Pricing for this Easter buffet varies by location. For example, at El Torito’s Hawthorne location the price will be $26.99 for adults and $8.99 for kids

In Stockton, Yorba Linda, Westminster, Torrance, Santa Monica, Lakewood, Tustin, West Covina, Woodland Hills, Anaheim, Northridge, Laguna Hills, Sherman Oaks, La Mesa, Ontario, San Bernardino, Irvine, Long Beach Atlantic, Pasadena, Milpitas, Orange, Cypress, Palmdale, Corona, and Riverside Plaza, the price will be $29.99 for adults and $9.99 for kids.

In Dana Point, the price will be $29.99 for adults and $10.99 for kids.

As for Redondo Beach, Monterey, and San Leandro, the price will be $34.99 for adults and $10.99 for kids. Marina Del Rey will be open for regular dining, offering the regular dining menu all day,

ABOUT EL TORITO:

Founded in California in 1954, El Torito continues to be a pioneer in the California full service Mexican casual dining restaurant segment. El Torito is a destination where relentless hospitality creates memorable experiences. The welcoming Hacienda setting, food you crave, and genuine hospitality all combine to make guests feel like they are part of the El Torito family. For more information visit www.eltorito.com.

ABOUT XPERIENCE Restaurant Group (XRG):

Headquartered in Cypress, Calif., Xperience Restaurant Group, XRG is one of the nation’s leading operators of casual and fine dining brands. Xperience Restaurant Group, XRG brands include Acapulco, Chevys Fresh Mex, El Torito, El Torito Grill, Las Brisas, Pink Taco, Who Song and Larry’s and Sinigual. For more information, please visit www.xperiencerg.com.

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SOURCE El Torito

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